This classic Winchester Model 61 pump-action rifle is chambered in .22 Long Rifle and bears serial number 24387, dating it to circa 1937, according to Winchester serial charts. It features:
A 24″ barrel
paired with a ¾-length tubular magazine
11-groove walnut forend
characteristic of early slender designs
Original checkered steel buttplate, used before later models switched to plastic in the 50's
Gold bead dovetail front sight
and ladder-style adjustable rear sight
A deep blue finish
with scattered peppering consistent with age and use
A smooth walnut stock
Specifications
Caliber:.22 LR (also feeds .22 Short & Long)
Barrel Length:
24″
Magazine Capacity:
¾-length tube
Sights:
Gold bead front / ladder rear
Finish:
Blued steel with period-appropriate peppering
Buttplate:
Checkered steel
Forend:
11-groove slender walnut
Stock:
Smooth walnut
Serial Number:
24387 (circa 1937)
Condition
This rifle is in overall good condition, for a rifle from this era. It has a blue finish with peppering, some areas heavier than others. The bore could use a good cleaning, but the action operates smoothly. The stock and forend exhibit typical light handling wear but no structural issues.
Collector Notes
Model 61 production ran from 1932 to 1963, totaling nearly 343,976 rifles.
The 11-groove forend and metal buttplate confirm this example as a pre-1958
build.
Serial range places it squarely in the mid-1930s
production run, enhancing both historical and collectible value.
Shipping & FFL
An FFL is required for purchase and shipment. Please email a copy of your FFL with the item name in the subject line to: info@tylergunworks.com
